Smithfield Foods supports North Carolina State University Veteran Program

The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods Inc., announced a $200,000 donation to North Carolina State University’s Soldier to Agriculture Program (STAP), an agricultural institute that provides in-depth career introductions and hands-on training to help veterans make the transition from military service to agricultural careers, North Carolina’s top industry.

“We are so grateful to Smithfield Foods for this generous contribution,” said Chris Wessel, director of academic programs at North Carolina State University. “The Soldier to Agriculture Program is about stepping up to meet the unique challenges veterans face when leaving military service and, with Smithfield’s generosity, we can expand our offerings to further support their transition to the civilian sector and continue to ensure our veterans are employed within six months of graduation.”